Hamamatsu Photonics C9100-02 Instruction Manual

Electron Multiplier CCD Camera

C9100-02

Instruction Manual

CAUTION

Thank you for your purchase.

• Follow the safety precautions in Chapter 1 in order to avoid

personal injury and damage to property when using this camera.
The manual describes the correct handling method of C9100
camera and provides cautions in order to avoid accidents. Read
this manual carefully beforehand use the camera correctly.
After reading the manual, store it in a location where you can
refer to it at any time.

Ver. 1.7

April 2007

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

7825172-07

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C9100-02 Ver.1.7

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1-1 CLASSIFICATION OF WARNINGS

We have classified the warning symbols that appear in this operating manual and on the
camera as follows for better comprehension of their meaning. Make sure that you fully
understand them and obey the instructions they contain.

WARNING

CAUTION

Note

This symbol indicates a note to help you get the best performance from the
camera. Read the contents of the note carefully to ensure correct and safe use.
Failure to observe one of these notes might impair the performance of the
camera.

This symbol indicates a cautionary item that should be obeyed when handling the
camera. Read the contents carefully to ensure correct and safe use.

This symbol indicates an action that is forbidden.
Read the contents carefully and be sure to obey them.

This symbol indicates a compulsory action or instruction.
Read the contents carefully and be sure to obey them.

Improper handling of the camera without observing these warnings
could lead to serious injury to the user and even death.

Improper handling of the camera without observing these cautions
could lead to personal injury to the user or damage to property.

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Power supply

Cables

Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the camera

Do not allow foreign objects such as combustible substances,
metal objects or water to get inside the camera.

If an abnormality occurs,

WARNING

Use the camera with the voltage indicated on the rating. Using a
different voltage can damage the camera and lead to fire or electric
shock.

Be careful not to place heavy objects on cables or bend it excessively.
Doing so can damage the cable and lead to fire or electric shock.

Doing so can also lead to damage and even injury, as some internal
components become hot. Only touch parts as indicated in this manual.

They can damage the camera and lead to fire or electric shock.

such as the image suddenly disappearing or a strange noise, smell or
see smoke coming from the camera, stop the power supply
immediately and contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.
Never attempt to repair the camera yourself.

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CAUTION

Connecting and disconnecting cables

Always turn off the power before connecting and disconnecting cables.

Affixing the camera

When fitting the camera to a tripod or other fixture, use the screw
(1/4-20UNC) in the center of a camera mount or the threaded sleeve
(M3) about the mount's perimeter. Be careful not to allow the fitting
screw to enter more than 5 mm from the surface of the mount.
Screwing this in excessively may impair normal operation.

Lenses

Be careful not to screw the lens more than 7 mm onto the C-mount of
the camera. Doing so can scratch the protective glass. (Some wide
angle lenses in particular can have a thread of 7 mm or more.)

Shipping precautions

When transporting the camera by truck, ship, airplane, etc., wrap it
securely in packaging material or something similar.

Do not subject the camera to strong shocks

Dropping the camera or other shocks can damage the camera.

Disposal

When disposing of the system, take appropriate measures in
compliance with applicable regulations regarding waste disposal and
correctly dispose of it yourself, or entrust disposal to a licensed
industrial waste disposal company. In any case, be sure to comply
with the regulations in your country, state, region or province to ensure
the system is disposed of legally and correctly.

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2. CHECK THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

When you open the package, check that the following items are included before use. If the
contents are incorrect, insufficient, or damaged in any way, contact Hamamatsu
subsidiary or local distributor without attempting to operate the camera.

C9100-02 camera 1
Lens mount cap (attached to the camera) 1
Camera mount 1
C9100-02 instruction manual (this booklet) 1

[Option]

AC adaptor (The accessories: Power supply Cord) A3472-07
Camera cable (5 m) A9189-05
CameraLink interface cable (5 m) A9262-05

Note

• The cable listed in option is highly recommended for use with

C9100 the camera. The camera system may not confirm to CE
marking regulation if other type of cable is used with.

3. INSTALLATION

Avoid using or storing this camera in the following places

• Where the ambient temperature might fall below 0 °C or rise above 40 °C

• Where the temperature varies extremely

• In direct sunlight or near a heater

• Where the humidity is 70 % or more or where there is dripping water

• Close to a strong source of magnetism or radio waves

• Where there is vibration

• Where it might come into contact with corrosive gases (such as chlorine or
fluorine)

• Where there is a lot of dust

Do not block ventilation openings

To prevent excessive internal temperature do not wrap cloth around
the equipment while it is in operation. Make sure the blowholes on
the side panels are not blocked. The blowholes must be at least 10
cm from the wall.

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................ 1

1-1 CLASSIFICATION OF WARNINGS.................................................................... 1

2. CHECK THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGE................................................... 4

3. INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 4

4. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................. 7

5. FEATURES.................................................................................................. 7

6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE PARTS................................................... 8

6-1 CAMERA.............................................................................................................8

7. CONNECTING CABLES ........................................................................... 10

8. OPERATION.............................................................................................. 11

8-1 PREPARATION FOR IMAGING .......................................................................11

8-2 IMAGING...........................................................................................................11

8-3 END OF IMAGING.............................................................................................11

9. IMAGE ACQUISITION............................................................................... 12

9-1 OVERVIEW OF THE CAMERA MODES...........................................................12

9-2 DETAIL OF THE CAMERA MODES................................................................. 12

9-2-1 BINNING READOUT AND BINNING SETTINGS VALUES .................................................. 12

10. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CCD ................................................ 13

11. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 14

11-1 CARE................................................................................................................. 14

12. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST......................................................... 15

12-1 IMAGES NOT TRANSFERRED........................................................................15

12-2 ALTHOUGH IMAGES ARE TRANSFERRED................................................... 15

12-3 OTHER PROBLEMS......................................................................................... 15

13. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 16

13-1 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................16

13-2 SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS ...............................................18

13-3 EM GAIN ........................................................................................................... 18

13-4 CAMERALINK INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 19

13-5 TIMING I/O SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................21

13-5-1 TIMING I/O CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS [TIMING I/O] ............................................ 21

13-5-2 TRIGGER IN TIMINGS......................................................................................................... 22

13-5-3 INTEG OUT TIMINGS .......................................................................................................... 24

13-6 POWER SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 25

14. DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE......................................................................... 26

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14-1 CAMERA...........................................................................................................26

15. WARRANTY.............................................................................................. 27

16. CONTACT INFORMATION....................................................................... 28

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4. OVERVIEW

Electron Multiplier CCD Camera C9100 series is a new type of high sensitivity CCD camera
that has special structure to get the electric gain on the CCD chip.
C9100 series has resolved the issues like the burning, afterglow, lifetime and low resolution,
comparing to the ICCD camera and EB-CCD camera, and also offered the high sensitivity
images on the similar level to the cameras with real time.

5. FEATURES

(1) High Gain

C9100-02 can amplify the electric charge with approximately 2000 times on the CCD
chip and they can detect the objects that the general normal CCD cameras have not
and offer the images with real time.

(2) Digital output

Image signals are converted from analog to digital in the AC adaptor and output
externally as 14 bit digital data. (Transmission line length: Max.10 m, based on
CameraLink.)

(3) Low image distortion

With the CCD, the pixels are arranged geometrically, virtually eliminating image
distortion. And the image processing can be easily done for the measurement thanks
to square pixels.

(4) No burn-in

The burning, which happens on an ICCD camera with an Image Intensifier, is not
found on the Electron Multiplier CCD camera.

(5) Lens mount

C-mount used for the lens mount.

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6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE PARTS

6-1 CAMERA

③ ④ ⑤

① ② ③ ⑥ ⑦

Fig.6-1

①Lens mount

C-mount lens or optical system with C-mount can be attached.

• C-mount has a depth of 7 mm. Screwing the lens too far into

the camera may scratch the glass surface.

Note

②Blowhole

The fan circulates the air in order not to increase inside temperature.

• Do not block ventilation openings.

③Screw holes to fix the camera (each four holes on the upside and downside)

When the camera is used with a tripod, the tripod attachment should be attached with
the screw holes.

• Please set for the screws in order not to enter 5 mm or more.

④Timing I/O connector [TIMING I/O]

This connector is used for input and output of timing signals when synchronizing with
external equipment.

⑤Camera connector [POWER]

This is for connecting a camera to an AC adaptor with a camera cable.

• AC adaptor: A3472-07 is an option. As for the details of the AC

adaptor, see the instruction manual of the product attachment
separately.

Note

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⑥Mode switching switch

This is a switch for the camera maintenance.

• All positions are set to “OFF”. Do not change this.

⑦CameraLink interface connector [DIGITAL OUT]

Connector used for connecting the camera to the CameraLink interface board.

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7. CONNECTING CABLES

Refer to the figure below when connecting the various cables.

AC adaptor
A3472-07 (Option)

Camera

PC

① Camera cable (Option)

CameraLink interface board

② CameraLink interface cable

(Option)

③ Power supply cord

Fig.7-1

• When cables are connected, confirming the power switch is in the OFF position.

①Camera cable (Option: A9189-05)

Camera used for connecting the camera to the AC adaptor.

②CameraLink interface cable (Option: A9262-05)

Cable used for connecting the CameraLink interface connector to the CameraLink
interface board mounted on the host computer.

③Power supply cord (Option: The accessories of A3472-07)

Note

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• Hamamatsu recommends optional interface for C9100.

- AC adaptor A3472-07

- Camera cable A9189-05

- CameraLink interface cable A9262-05
Depending on type of interface cables, the C9100 may not keep CE marking

compliance in terms of EMC directive.

8. OPERATION

8-1 PREPARATION FOR IMAGING

Use the following procedure when starting operating of the camera.

(1) Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 7-1 before operating of the

camera.
(2) Switch the AC adaptor's power switch to ON.
(3) After turning the power switch on, wait approximately 30 minutes for the

temperature to stabilize; this completes preparation for imaging.

• Start the measurement after the inside cooling temperature becomes stable

because the Electron Multiplier gain depends on the temperature.

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8-2 IMAGING

Switch the power switch to ON.

Digital data output pixel count 1000×1000

Control mode Internal control mode

Scan mode Normal readout

Exposure time setting 32 ms

EM gain Minimum (sensitivity = 0)

Digital data output bit count 14

Commands from the host computer are transmitted via the CameraLink interface, permitting
changes to the modes and parameters.

8-3 END OF IMAGING

(1) End imaging or transmission of image data with the control software when

imaging is finished.
(2) Turn off the power to the peripheral equipment.

Note

• Concerning the Beep;

The abnormal high temperature inside the camera makes the beep. Then
turn off the power supply immediately. And turn on the power supply after
removing the factors, which increase the temperature.

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9. IMAGE ACQUISITION

This section describes the modes required when using the camera to obtain images.

9-1 OVERVIEW OF THE CAMERA MODES

This camera features many different operational modes. Furthermore, all modes involve the
CameraLink interface's built-in microprocessor, providing control and setting for all modes.
Of the numerous different modes, the modes used for obtaining images are broadly
classified into the categories below.

(1) Internal control mode

Exposure and readout is performed repeatedly, controlled by the internal
microprocessor. Some operations for which the commands can be used are shown
below.

Scan modes Normal readout/Binning readout/Sub-array readout

Exposure time setting Norma/Frame blanking

(2) External control mode

An external control (trigger) pulse input the internal microprocessor and the
repeating exposure and readout. Exposure start timing and length of exposure can
be controlled with the external trigger pulse. Some operations for which the
commands can be used are shown below. It includes two modes, Edge trigger

1

mode*

and Level trigger mode*2.

Scan modes Normal readout/Binning readout/Sub-array readout

External control pulse polarity Negative/Positive

* 1 The camera is stand-by and waits for external trigger input when the camera is set in this mode. When the external

trigger signal is input, Electrical charges generated in CCD before the external trigger signal input is dumped out by
High-speed readout. After that, the camera starts the accumulation of the electrical charge until the end of the
exposure time, readout charged electrons and output digital data. The exposure time can be set by the command
operations.

* 2 The camera is stand-by and waits for external trigger input when the camera is set in this mode. When the external

trigger signal is input, Electrical charges generated in CCD before the external trigger signal input is dumped out by
High-speed readout. After that, the camera starts the accumulation of the electrical charge until the end of the
exposure time, readout charged electrons and output digital data. The exposure time can be set by the pulse width
of the external trigger.

9-2 DETAIL OF THE CAMERA MODES

9-2-1 BINNING READOUT AND BINNING SETTINGS VALUES

In addition to the normal readout (1×1 binning readout), in which the digital output pixel
count is read out as is, the following readouts are available.

Binning Commands

SMD S
SMD S
SMD S
SMD S

SPX 2
SPX 4
SPX 8
SPX 16

2×2 binning readout: 2 horizontal pixels combined with 2 vertical pixels.

4×4 binning readout: 4 horizontal pixels combined with 4 vertical pixels.

8×8 binning readout: 8 horizontal pixels combined with 8 vertical pixels.

16×16 binning readout: 16 horizontal pixels combined with 16 vertical pixels.

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10. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CCD

C9100 uses a CCD. Read the following points regarding handling of the CCD carefully.

(1) White spots

During long exposure times, imperfection in the CCD’s silicon wafer cause white
spots to be generated on the image. As of the present time, there is no workaround
for this phenomenon. Certain CCD temperature characteristics can cause these
white spots to multiple in relation to exposure time, but using dark subtraction* can
compensate for this phenomenon. Atomic ray may generate white spot.

* After acquiring an image using an arbitrary exposure time, the CCD is placed in a dark state for an equal amount of

time, and reacquires the image without any light exposure. Subsequently, the second image is subtracted from the
first, canceling dark-area information from the original image.

(2) Smear

When imaging very bright objects, bright vertical stripes (vertical smear) may be
visible in the images being taken. This is due to the incident light while transferring
the electrons from sensor part to memory part. The amount of smear is dependent
on (the ratio between) readout time and exposure time. Smear tends to appear more
strongly at shorter exposure time to readout time.
Impact from smear is just a little for the camera in normal mode and frame blanking
mode, but sometimes it is observed when exposure time is shortened to readout
time in external control mode.

(3) Folding distortion

A rough-edged flicker may be visible when imaging striped patterns, lines, and
similar subject matter.

(4) Interference fringes pattern

Coherent light such as LASER light may generate interference fringes pattern on
image.

(5) Electron Multiplier gain (EM gain)

Start the measurement after the inside cooling temperature becomes stable because
the Electron Multiplier gain depends on the temperature. The inside cooling
temperature usually becomes stable after approximately 30 minuets.
When the EM gain is set higher, a part of output signal might show zero. When it is
not good for the measurement, please use with the higher offset level.

(6) EM gain degradation

In order to maintain proper camera performance do not expose the CCD chip to
excessive incident light or excessive EM gain. Turn off power when the C-mount is
exchanged or incident light levels are too high.

This CCD chip has the following characteristics:

1) Higher EM gain creates greater EM gain shift down while maintaining the same

incident light level.

2) Higher incident light levels create greater EM gain shift down while maintaining

the same EM gain setting.

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11. MAINTENANCE

11-1 CARE

Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not use a wet cloth, dirty cloth.

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12. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST

If an abnormality occurs, look up the possible causes in the following tables and, if
necessary, report the details to Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.

12-1 IMAGES NOT TRANSFERRED

Cause Measures Chapter

Cables not fully connected. Reconnect 7

Proper command not transferred to the camera. Reconfirm command

Short in cables. Replace cable

12-2 ALTHOUGH IMAGES ARE TRANSFERRED

(1) Scratches or discoloration visible on the screen

Cause Measures Chapter

Dirty lens. Wipe lens
Front glass of camera dirty. Wipe with gauze dampened with alcohol.

(2) Image is blurred

Cause Measures Chapter

Incorrect back focus.
Dirty CCD chip.

(3) Only dark, shaded images output

Cause Measures Chapter

Lens mount cap left on.
Too little light.

Too much light.
EM gain set too low.
EM gain set too high.

(4) All images overflowing

Cause Measures Chapter

Too much light.

EM gain set too high.

(5) Noise in image

Cause Measures Chapter

Noise introduced from exterior. Find and remedy problem
Poor connection of internal components.
Bad circuitry.

12-3 OTHER PROBLEMS

Contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or
distributor.

Remove the cap

Adjust amount of light

Adjust gain

Reduce amount of light.

Lower gain

Contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or
distributor

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(1) Buzzer

Cause Measures Chapter

The blowhole is covered. Do not block ventilation openings

CAUTION

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• The abnormal high temperature inside the camera makes the beep. Then

turn off the power supply immediately.

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13. SPECIFICATIONS

13-1 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

(1) Electrical Specifications

Camera head type Hermetic vacuum-sealed air-cooled head
Imaging device Frame transfer CCD
Effective number of pixels 1000 (H) × 1000 (V)
Cell size 8.0 µm (H) × 8.0 µm (V)
Effective area 8.0 mm (H) × 8.0 mm (V)
Pixel clock rate 35 MHz/pixel
Readout noise

(r.m.s.) typ.

Full well capacity typ. 70 000 electrons
Minimum EM gain typ. × 6
Maximum EM gain typ.
Circuit gain conversion factor typ.
Cooling method

Cooling temperature

A/D converter 14 bit
Output Signal / External control CameraLink
Exposure time 100 µs to 10 s
Electronic shutter Yes
Binning
Sub-array
External trigger Yes
Offset enhancement Yes
Contrast enhancement No
Lens mount C-mount
Power requirement DC + 12 V

Power consumption Approx. 60 V・A

* 1 This value is measured in internal control mode, normal readout scan mode, 32 ms exposure time, minimum EM

gain and with no incident light. At first, the standard deviation is calculated from the image, which is made as the
difference of two images taken in these conditions. Then this readout noise is given the result of the calculation
dividing this standard deviation by squire root of 2, multiply it by the circuit gain conversion factor and divided it by
the value of minimum EM gain.

* 2 Even with electron multiplier gain maximum, dark signal is kept low level for low light imaging.
* 3 The circuit gain conversion factor is the calculated value of transformation coefficient, which is used to convert the

measured image count values into the number of electrons on the multiplication register. The EM gain is necessary
to it into the number of electrons in the image area. And the dark subtraction execution is necessary to use the gain
conversion factor for calculation.

* 4 The hermetic sealed head maintains a high degree of vacuum 10

(2) Frame rates

Frame rate of each binning
and sub-array condition

Frame rate

(frame/s)

at minimum EM gain 10 electrons *
at maximum EM gain < 1 electron

Effective vertical width (Sub-array)

1000 512 256 128 64 32 16

1×1 binning readout

2×2 binning readout
4×4 binning readout

8×8 binning readout

16×16 binning readout

30.1 55.8 101.0 169.8 257.7 347.2 420.2

57.0 101.0 169.8 257.7 347.2 420.2 469.5

103.0 169.8 257.3 347.2 420.2 469.5 500.0

172.7 257.7 347.2 420.2 469.5 500.0 515.5

262.0 346.0 418.4 467.3 497.5 512.8 520.8

1

× 2000 *

4.4 electrons/ADcounts *

2

3

Forced-air peltier cooling with hermetic sealing*

Absolute and stabilized to – 50 °C

@ ambient room temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C

Yes
Yes

-7

to 10-8 Torr, without re-evacuation.

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(3) Operating environment

Ambient operating temperature 0 ºC to + 40 ºC

Ambient storage temperature -10 ºC to + 50 ºC

Ambient operating humidity 70 % or less (no condensation)

Operating space Indoor, altitude up to 2000 m

(4) Dimensional outline and weight

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Camera

Approx. 2500 g

Note

• Please see Chapter 14 Dimensional outline.

(5) Applicable standards

EMC EN61326: 1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2001+ A3:2003 Class A

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13-2 SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS

Following is the typical spectral characteristics of the CCD.

C9100-02TypicalSpectralResponsecharacteristic

80

70

60

50

40

30

QuantumEfficiency(%)

20

10

0

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

WaveLength(nm)

13-3 EM GAIN

Following is the setting value of SENSITIVITY and the typical EM gain.

C9100-02typicalEMGain

10000

1000

100

EMGain(times)

10

1

0 50 100 150 200 250

Sensitivity

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13-4 CAMERALINK INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

CameraLink interface is a standard of a digital interface for industrial application
standardized by digital camera manufactures and frame grabber board manufactures. 28
bits digital data (TX0 to TX27) can be transferred as being changed into 5 signals (X0, X1,
X2, X3 and XCLK) by parallel serial transformation. This camera is based on CameraLink
interface and Base Configuration 14 bit digital camera standard.

(1) CameraLink connector pin assignments (MDR-26)

Camera connector Frame grabber connector Channel Link signal

1 1 Inner Shield

2 25 X0-

3 24 X1-

4 23 X2-

5 22 Xclk-

6 21 X3-

7 20 SerTC+

8 19 SerTFG-

9 18 CC1-

10 17 CC2+

11 16 CC3-

12 15 CC4+

13 13 Inner Shield

14 14 Inner Shield

15 12 X0+

16 11 X1+

17 10 X2+

18 9 Xclk+

19 8 X3+

20 7 SerTC-

21 6 SerTFG+

22 5 CC1+

23 4 CC2-

24 3 CC3+

25 2 CC4-

26 26 Inner Shield

Note

Note

• CC1 to CC4 are options. It is possible to use an external trigger.

So when it is needed, please feel free to contact our sales
group.

• SerTC and SerTFG are available when the second of DIPSW

on the back panel of the camera is off.

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(2) CameraLink bit assignments

28 bit Solution Pin Name Input Signal Name

TX0 DB0

TX1 DB1

TX2 DB2

TX3 DB3

TX4 DB4

TX5 DB7

TX6 DB5

TX7 DB8

TX8 DB9

TX9 DB10

TX10 NC

TX11 NC

TX12 DB11

TX13 DB12

TX14 DB13

TX15 NC

TX16 NC

TX17 NC

TX18 NC

TX19 NC

TX20 NC

TX21 NC

TX22 NC

TX23 Spare

TX24 LVAL

TX25 FVAL

TX26 DVAL

TX27 DB6

● DVAL (Data valid signal)

This signal synchronizes in the image data from CCD, and it is outputted. Each digital data is

effective with the period of “ON” of this signal.

● LVAL (Line valid signal)

This signal shows the period during which the line part of the image data from the CCD is in effect.

This is “ON” when during the period the line is active.

● FVAL (Frame valid signal)

This signal shows the period during which the vertical part of the image data from the CCD is in

effect. This is “ON” during the period the frame is active.

● DB0 to DB13 (Digital image data)

This is the image signal data from the CCD converted A/D. DB0 is the LSB (least significant bit) and

DB13 is the MSB (most significant bit).

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13-5 TIMING I/O SPECIFICATIONS

13-5-1 TIMING I/O CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS [TIMING I/O]

C9100 uses Hirose model HR10A-7R-6S connector for input and output signals.

No. Signal Pin connections

1 Trigger In

2 Digital GND

3 N.C.

4 N.C.

5 Integ Out

6 Digital GND

HR10A-7R-6S

● Trigger In : Input pin of the external trigger pulse.

● Integ Out : Output pin of the integration-timing signal.

● N.C. : Non-connection.

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13-5-2 TRIGGER IN TIMINGS

Input the external trigger pulse when the camera is operated in External Control mode. The
signal level is TTL level or C-MOS 3.3 V level (Termination is 680 Ω), and the external trigger
pulse polarity can be set either to negative or positive. Minimum trigger pulse width is 1 µs in
edge trigger mode and synchronous readout trigger mode or 100 µs in level trigger mode.
The maximum trigger pulse width is 10 s in all modes. Regarding the fastest frame rate, see
the fastest frame rate table in the chapter [13-1.CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS].
The normal operation is not warranted if the input trigger pulse condition is not in the above
conditions.

(1) Edge trigger mode (pulse polarity is negative)

Trigger In cycle > Exposure time + Readout time

Trigger In cycle

Over 1 µs

Trigger In

Within 64 µs

Exposure

Exposure

Readout

Readout

Exposure time + Readout time

In edge trigger mode, exposure time is set by serial command.

Exposure

Trigger In cycle < Exposure time + Readout time (Cyclic trigger mode)

Trigger In cycle

Trigger In

Exposure

Over 1 µs

Within 64 µs

Exposure

Exposure

Readout

Readout

Exposure time + Readout time

In edge trigger mode, exposure time is set by serial command.

Readout

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Readout

(2) Level trigger mode (pulse polarity is negative)

Trigger In cycle > Exposure time + Readout time

Trigger In cycle

Over 100 µs

Trigger In

Within 64 µs

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Exposure

Exposure

Readout

Readout

Exposure time + Readout time

In level trigger mode, exposure time is set by width of Trigger In.

Exposure

Trigger In cycle < Exposure time + Readout time (Cyclic trigger mode)

Trigger In cycle

Trigger In

Exposure

Readout

Over 100 µs

Readout

Within 64 µs

Exposure

Readout

Exposure

Readout

Exposure time + Readout time

In level trigger mode, exposure time is set by the width of Trigger In.

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(3) Synchronous Readout trigger mode (pulse polarity is negative)

Readout starts when Trigger In pulse is detected. The exposure time is defined as
the time span of Trigger In pulses. The first pulse is ignored when this trigger mode
is selected.

Trigger In cycle

Over 1 µs

Trigger In

Within 925 µs

Exposure Exposure
Exposure

Readout
Readout

13-5-3 INTEG OUT TIMINGS

The integration-timing signal comes out. The signal level is C-MOS 3.3 V and it is available
only in internal mode.

10 µs

Integ Out

Within 64 µs

Exposure

Exposure time

+3.3 V

0 V

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13-6 POWER SPECIFICATIONS

・Connector (D-SUB 15 pin)
・Product No. DA-15PF-T-N
・Maker JAE

[C9100 Series Pin Assignment]

No. Name Specs.

+12V (Camera) Curren t 2.0 A (max.), Ripple peak to peak ± 60 mV (max.) 1

2 N.C.

3 N.C.

4 N.C.

+12V (Peltier) Current 5.0 A (max.), Ripple peak to peak ± 60 mV (max.) 5

6 N.C.

GND (Peltier) 7

8 N.C.

9 SPARE Connected to GND(Camera) via 0 ohm resister.

10 N.C.

+12V (Peltier) Current 5.0 A (max.), peak to peak ± 60 mV (max.) 11

12 N.C.

13 SPARE Connected to GND(Camera) via 0 ohm resister.

GND (Camera) 14

GND (Peltier) 15

Note

• N.C. means non-connection.

• The 5-pin is connected to the 11-pin and the 7-pin is connected to the
15-pin inside camera.

• The current of +12 V (Peltier) is total of the 5-pin and the 11-pin.

• The two +12 V power supplies for camera and peltier are necessary for
good performance of the camera.

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14. DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE

14-1 CAMERA

(Unit: mm)

±

130

1

1-32UNC-MOUNTD =5

8.45 123

1

±

130

0.5

±

75

±±

21

±

2

1

80

0.5

2X4- M D=53

0.5

±

44

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15. WARRANTY

Hamamatsu Photonics have fully inspected this system and checked that its performance
conforms to specifications. In the unlikely event of breakdown or other malfunction, contact
Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.

(1) Unless otherwise stated by Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor, this system is

under warranty for 24 months from the delivery date.

- Consumable parts, such as a fan, a mechanical shutter, and a fuse, are excepted.

- Degradation with atomic rays, the radiation (X-rays, gamma rays, UV light, etc.) of CCD is excepted.

(2) The warranty only covers defects in the materials and manufacturing of the system.

You may be liable for repairs during the warranty period in the event of a natural
disaster or if you handle the system contrary to the instructions in this manual, use it
without due caution, or try to modify it.

(3) We will repair the system or replace it, subject to availability, free of charge within

the terms of the warranty.

(4) HPK guarantees that the EM gain will not decrease by more than half of the

maximum gain within 6 months.

(5) We offer LIFETIME WARRANTY for the hermetically vacuum-shield head regarding

vacuum leakage. However, following cases are exceptional to the LIFETIME
WARRANTY.

- Outgassing is under warranty for 12 months from the delivery date.

- Peltier element deterioration is under warranty for 24 months from the delivery date.

REPAIRS

(1) If you notice anything wrong with the camera, confirm whether or not it is

malfunctioning by referring to the troubleshooting checklist in this instruction manual.
You must first clarify the symptoms in order to avoid any misunderstanding or error.

(2) If you have any trouble or are unclear about anything, contact Hamamatsu

subsidiary or local distributor giving the product name, serial number and details of
the problem. If Hamamatsu Photonics consider the problem to be a malfunction, we
will decide whether dispatch an engineer or have the camera returned to us for
repairs.

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16. CONTACT INFORMATION

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K. K., Systems Division

Japan

812 Joko-cho, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City, 431-3196, Japan
Telephone [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

U.S.A. and Canada Hamamatsu Corporation, Systems Division

360 Foothill Road, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807-0910, U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Germany Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland GmbH

Arzbergerstr. 10, D-82211 Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

France Hamamatsu Photonics France S.A.R.L.

19, Rue du Saule Trapu, Parc du Moulin de Massy, 91882 Massy Cedex,
France
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mal: [e-mail]

United Kingdom Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited

2 Howard Court, 10 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire
AL7 1BW, United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

North Europe Hamamatsu Photonics Norden AB

Smidesvagän 12, SE-171 41 Solna, Sweden
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Italy Hamamatsu Photonics Italia S.R.L.

Strada della Moia, 1/E 20020 Arese (Milano), Italy
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

z The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
z The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of parts or all of this manual is prohibited.
z If one of the following problems occurs, please contact Hamamatsu Photonics.

(See the CONTACT INFORMATION.) We will deal with the problem immediately.

y

Some contents of the manual are dubious, incorrect or missing.
Some pages of the manual are missing or in the wrong order.

y

The manual is missing or dirty.

y

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